ARTS | D ICK I N STIT U T E
DO ART At The D.I.
CONTINUES UNTIL SAT 4 FEB
YOUNG PEOPLE’S GALLERY
Displaying the artwork from the Dick
Institute children’s art classes - see opposite.
Little Explorers at
the Dick Institute
THURSDAYS: 12 JAN - 30 MAR
1.30PM-2.15PM · 3-5 YRS & PARENTS/
GUARDIANS
Ignite the curiosity of your children with our
new weekly Little Explorers programme. An
interactive experience that immerses them
in the stories, objects and spaces of the
Dick Institute.
Experienced facilitators will use play and
drama to engage the senses, incorporating
story, song, movement, rhyme, observation,
explorations, communication and tactile
sensations.
Strictly limited to 15 children plus an
accompanying parent/guardian - we advise
early booking to avoid disappointment.
For booking and further information please
contact the gallery on 01563 554343.
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ART S | D ICK I N STIT U T E
DO ART at the DI!
Children’s Art Classes
BLOCK 1: THU 19 JAN - THU 9 FEB
(4 WEEKS) 4PM-5.30PM · £20
BLOCK 2: THU 23 FEB - THU 30 MARCH
(6 WEEKS) 4PM-5.30PM · £30
AGE 7+ BOOKING ESSENTIAL
DO ART at the D.I. is a weekly children’s art
class within the gallery spaces at the Dick
Institute - the surrounding exhibitions act as
a backdrop and inspiration for the creative
activity carried out in the class. The class is
an opportunity for children to learn more
about art and create their own works of art
using a range of artist mediums.
Adult & Young People’s
Art Classes
BLOCK 1: THU 19 JAN - THU 9 FEB
(4 WEEKS) 6PM-7.30PM · £24
BLOCK 2: THU 23 FEB - THU 30 MARCH
(6 WEEKS) 6PM-7.30PM · £36
AGE 14+ · BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Taking inspiration from the art exhibitions
and displays at the Dick Institute, artist Fiona
Fleming will guide you through a variety of
artistic approaches in this relaxed, informal
and sometimes unconventional art class!
Suitable for beginners through to the more
experienced. All materials included.
For more information contact 01563 554340
email: Geraldine.Greene@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Book online or in person at Palace Theatre
Box Office T: 01563 554900
eastayrshireleisure.com
East Ayrshire Schools’ Art
and Design 2017
FRI 10 FEB - SAT 15 APR 2017
LAUNCH EVENT: THU 16 MAR 4.30PM-6PM
YOUNG PEOPLE’S GALLERY
East Ayrshire Leisure is delighted to host
the return of the annual exhibition that
showcases the work of pupils studying
Art and Design at schools across East
Ayrshire. As part of their studies, students
work across a range of different artistic
techniques, so in this exhibition you can
expect to see photography, mixed media,
sculpture and other forms of creative
expression.
The show is an exciting chance for young
people to present their work to a local
audience and to see the creativity of some
of East Ayrshire’s most talented pupils.
The East Ayrshire Schools exhibition and
launch event are delivered and coordinated
in partnership with East Ayrshire Council’s
Creative Minds Team.
Open Studios Ayrshire Launch Event
THU 2 MAR · 6PM
DICK INSTITUTE · FREE · ALL WELCOME
East Ayrshire Leisure is delighted to host the
East Ayrshire region artists’ launch event for
Open Studios Ayrshire 2017, and welcomes
everyone to this special FREE event.
Annually, Ayrshire wide artists open their
studios to give people access to their
creative process, demonstrating techniques
and offering their original artworks for
sale. This is an opportunity for the artists
to engage with and offer free workshops
to the public, increasing knowledge of the
amazing wealth of creativity in Ayrshire.
All information can be found on the OSA
website: www.openstudiosayrshire.com
Image: Afton Water, Julie H Winter
eastayrshireleisure.com
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